Teacher of Engineering - Mechanical

Derby College Engineering department have a long term commitment to build a high performing and highly successful team. In return we can offer exciting opportunities to train and develop you; securing your future in an ever expanding organisation.

We have developed a seamless progression route for both Apprentices and full time students to gain qualifications and experience from entry to degree level.

Mechatronics Engineering; the design of computer-controlled electromechanical systems, is a key area of expansion and the successful candidate will work closely with some of the leading employers in the country in sectors such as Aerospace, Food & Drink and the Rail Industry. In addition, we will expect to see work with SMEs to develop qualifications/courses and lead to students and employers developing long term relationships with Derby College. 

Knowledge of Electrical-Mechanical systems and how they relate and perform together is required, and well as practical experience of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and PLC.

The successful candidate will be required to deliver to Apprentices and fulltime cohorts from Level 2 and above.

The main focus initially will be to develop programs from Level 2 and to prepare students to progress to the next levels of study, personal knowledge and practical abilities; to suit the needs of our employers.

We are committed to developing people and for the successful applicant we will support a program to develop your long term career in teaching, enabling you to pass on your valuable experience to the next generation.